相依为命 (xiāng yī wéi mìng)

📖 Today's 成语: 相依为命 (xiāng yī wéi mìng) Meaning: To depend on each other for survival Summary: 相依为命 (xiāng yī wéi mìng) is a poignant idiom describing a deep, vital bond between individuals who support each other through hardship. Originating from the classic text Memorial to the Emperor (陈情表), it emphasizes a relationship where survival depends on mutual reliance. It is most commonly used to describe the relationship between family members (such as a grandparent and grandchild) or a person and a beloved pet in challenging circumstances. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:相依为命 (xiāng yī wéi mìng) | 每天成语